Directions
The Almond is located three miles from Junction 3A of the M8, boasting an ideal setting just one mile from Livingston town centre, and with excellent transport links to major commuters areas such as Edinburgh.
The development is situated within the boundaries of West Lothian Council.Leisure
Livingston is a vibrant and well-connected town with attractive rural surrounds, located in the historic county of West Lothian. With a range of attractions in the close surrounding area, including picturesque country parks, sports centres, golf clubs, historic houses and even a zoo, residents of The Almond will delight in the abundance of nearby leisure pursuits.
Those who enjoy an active lifestyle are well-catered for, with numerous walking and cycling routes alongside the nearby River Almond, as well as the vast Edinburgh woodlands. Avid walkers may also be interested to know that there is a route along the Union Canal which reaches all the way towards Edinburgh.
The Almondell and Calderwood Country Park is an excellent visitor attraction, ideal for walking, picnicking, outdoor sports and wildlife spotting, not to mention the park's hireable barbecue facility - ideal for the summer months.
For a day out with a difference, the unique Jupiter Artland is sculpture park and art gallery built inside 100 acres of meadow and woodland, nestled in the grounds of the 19th century Bonnington House. This stunning attraction is ripe for exploration, boasting sculptures, outdoor art works and exhibitions from some of the most revered names in contemporary art.
Closer to home, the popular Almond Valley Heritage Centre is within walking distance of the development promises an enchanting day out for visitors of all ages, with a historic working watermill, a museum, farm animal enclosures, train and tractor rides, and childrens' play areas. For further adventure, residents of The Almond may enjoy a visit to Five Sisters Zoo, just a 5-minute drive away, and home to over 160 different animal species from around the world.
A number of gyms and leisure centres surround the development, which offer state-of-the-art fitness facilities to suit all abilities. These include Bannatyne Health Club within a 10-minute walk (3-minute drive) , as well as PureGym Livingston, Xercise4Less and Xcite Livingston, all of which can be reached within a short drive.Transport
Commuters will benefit from the area's convenient transport links, with an excellent motorway network and good public transport services.
The vibrant town centre of Livingston is a short drive away via the A71, and offers plentiful employment opportunities with its ever-growing retailers and businesses.
Cosmopolitan Glasgow city centre can be reached in just 35 minutes via the M8 motorway, while the world-class attractions of Edinburgh are 45-minutes away via the A71.
The closet train station Livingston South - just two miles away - which offers regular services to Bathgate, Garscadden. Edinburgh Central, and Helensburgh Central.
Edinburgh Airport provides international travel at just a 20-minute drive from The Almond.Education
A perfect setting for family life, The Almond is served by a number of popular schools, covering primary through to further education.
Children of primary school age will find a handful of schools within a six minute drive, including Bellsquarry Primary School, Williamston Primary School and Bankton Primary School.
Older students are served by the poplar James Young High School, just a 5-minute drive from The Almond.
Those pursuing further study may consider the multi-disciplinary University of Glasgow, around a 35-minute drive away, or The University of Edinburgh, renowned as the centre of Scottish law and medicine, just 45-minutes away by car.Shopping
Livingston is known for its excellent range of shopping facilities, with comprehensive retail centres within walking distance of The Almond.
Everyday shopping needs are well-covered by The Centre, a large indoor and outdoor mall with a huge variety of stores, including high street stores, fashion outlets and popular brand names. Just a 4-minute drive from the development, The Centre is also home to cafes, coffee shops, and causal family restaurants, as well as a climbing wall, an arial adventure trail and a soft play area, to keep younger visitors entertained.
Livingston Designer Outlet is less than a mile from home, offering discounted designer label clothing and homewares. As the largest outlet mall in Scotland, the centre promises a comprehensive shopping experience, as well as an 8-screen digital Vue Cinema and a Paradise Island Adventure Golf course. Also close to home, is the McArthur Glen Design Outlet Centre: a luxury, purpose-built shopping park featuring specialist boutiques and aspirational fashion brands.
